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Y33 WAY

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,653 mi
Last recorded89,653 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 WAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,657 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,698 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,209 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,449 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 51,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,716 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre is not Runflat like the others. offside front tyre has a nail in.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 25,031 miles

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2014 25,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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Y33 WAY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y33 WAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y33 WAY registered?

Y33 WAY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is Y33 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 WAY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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